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  1. The Senate is investigating attacks occurring in Kebbi State and Niger State.
  2. Artisanal mining issues lead to the deaths of miners in their custody in Kebbi and Niger States, Nigeria.

Inquiry Launched into Deaths of Miners in Niger State Custody

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The federal government initiated an inquiry into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. The incident occurred on September 17, 2026, following arrests made during an enforcement action around Lt. Gen. Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Estate in Minna. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, announced the inauguration of a 10-member independent committee to investigate the circumstances of the deaths.

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The committee is tasked with establishing the identities of the deceased, investigating their arrest and detention, and determining the cause and manner of their deaths. The inquiry aims to ascertain whether negligence, misconduct, or other wrongdoing occurred during the detention of the miners.

Artisanal mining issues have led to the deaths of miners in their custody in Kebbi and Niger States, Nigeria. The Senate is currently investigating attacks occurring in Kebbi State and Niger State.

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  1. Federal government probes miner deaths in Niger State; Tinubu appoints Interior Minister.1 source
  2. An investigation has been ordered into the deaths of detainees in Minna, Niger State, involving President Tinubu.Sub-event
  3. New developments include the federal government ordering an independent investigation and a UNICEF report on educational decline.1 source
  4. Oshiomhole weighs in on the Niger State incident and the subsequent inquiry.1 source
  5. Atiku Abubakar demands Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo account for the deaths during the NSCDC custody incident in Niger State, questioning Tinubu's administration.Sub-event
  6. The executive branch of Nigeria ordered a full investigation into the deaths of miners due to suspected illegal mining activities.Sub-event
  7. An investigation is underway regarding an incident involving illegal mining suspects held in custody in Niger State.Sub-event
  8. Investigation into suspected illegal mining deaths in Niger State announced.1 source

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